Helen Magdalene Johnson Akridge, 96, daughter of the late Aubrey Johnson and Mary Campbell Johnson was born on November 29, 1924, in Taylor County, KY and died peacefully in her home in Campbellsville on Friday, January 22, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.
Helen professed faith in Christ at an early age and lived her life in accordance to those beliefs. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville. A homemaker all her life, Helen later retired from the Taylor County School System. She had a love of farm living, rock collecting and traveling to various places around the world. Gifted in quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, and sewing, she spent many hours creating beautiful items to share with family and friends.
She married Chester F. Akridge on September 27, 1946, and he preceded her in death on November 20, 1992. They enjoyed 46 years of marriage in which they had 6 children, 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a son, David F. Akridge; a son-in-law, Al Turner; 2 brothers: Robert "Bob" Johnson and James "Jimmy" Johnson; and a sister, Peggy Jo Price.
SURVIVORS:
5 children: Alfred Akridge (Diane) of Buffalo, KY; Sherry Enlow (Paul) of Rockmart, Georgia; Paul Akridge (Jackie) of Campbellsville, KY; Beti Turner (Terry Nunn) of Smiths Grove, KY; and Annette Jefferson (Tom) of Campbellsville, KY
1 daughter-in-law: Cheryl Akridge of Campbellsville, KY
13 grandchildren: Greg Enlow (Julia Handrick) of Grobrinderfeld, Germany; Ryan Enlow (JoEllen DuBois) of Glendale Heights, Illinois; Daniel Enlow (Nikki) of Glendale, KY; Jan Enlow (Kristin) of Rockmart, Georgia; Jason Akridge (Jennifer) of Mt. Washington, KY; Holly Akridge (Patty Rosser) of Bowling Green, KY; Gretchen Lawson (Adam) of Hoagland, Indiana; Alicia Akridge of Sonora, KY; Andrew Akridge (Stacey) of Mt. Washington, KY; Mariah Akridge (Matt Atwood) of Campbellsville, KY; Austin Turner (Sarah) of Plains, Montana; Sarah Jefferson of Campbellsville, KY; and Mary Jefferson of Navarre, Florida
15 great-grandchildren
2 great-great-grandchildren
1 sister: Shirley Rose of Lexington, KY
Many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends
Funeral Service: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY
Visitation: Beginning at 10:00amET on Tuesday with Facebook Live accessibility available throughout the duration.
Graveside service: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 11:00amET at the Memorial Garden’s Chapel of Peace
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hosparus Health of Green River and/or The Gideon’s International through Parrott & Ramsey.
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